Savannah Stanbery, MA

Experience

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  Catherine J Smith Gallery

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Gallery Assistant

  Responsibilities:Installing/De-installing exhibitions, assisting with security atevents/programs, collaborating with others to plan and organize shows, arranged for events with a team of co-workers.

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  Penland School of Crafts

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Development and Community Education Intern

  Development Responsibilities:Executed work with Excel, Raiser’s Edge Database, and Mail Merge, collected and systematized Donor Research, facilitated Scholarship Auctions and the Annual Benefit AuctionCommunity Education Responsibilities:Planned children’s activities for Troutacular festival, and the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival

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  Penland School of Crafts

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2012

  Annual Auction Assistant

  ResponsibilitiesDirected all artist communications, exhibited elevated multitasking skillsthrough the tracking of artist donations and managing and handing artwork,recorded all vital and precise data in Excel and in Raiser’s Edge DatabaseSoftware, assisted in implementation of the Annual Benefit Auction, andcoordinated the shipping of artwork after the auction

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  Florida State University

  Aug 2012 - May 2014

  I assist Dr. Antonio Cuyler PhD at FSU. Communication is vital to understanding and completing each project in a timely and efficient manner. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:•Researching paid internships, jobs, and volunteer opportunities. •Learning software•Assisting the Department •Planning the National Art Educators Association (NAEA) Alumni Reception

  • Graduate Student

    Aug 2012 - May 2014

  • Graduate Assistant

    Aug 2012 - May 2014
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  Gadsden Arts, Inc.

  May 2013 - Oct 2013

  Marketing and Event Planning Intern

  •ResponsibilitiesAssist in the planning and coordination of the first Art and Garden event, prepare sponsorship packets, marketing materials, create e-newletters and e-vites on the Constant Contact program, etc.

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  South Side Arts Complex (SAC)

  Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

  Administrative Intern

  Responsibilities:Assist in researching and developing the board of directors for Southside Arts Complex (SAC).Work as a team in organizing, marketing and implementing art-related events including Candyween (children's Halloween event), Spectrum of Soul, and the SAC Silent Auction. Contribute in an administrative capacity in order to improve organizational systems and databases.

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  Gadsden Arts, Inc.

  Dec 2013 - May 2014

  Special Events Intern

  Responsibilities:Assist in planning, organizing and implementing art events including the Gadsden Arts Center's annual fundraising gala, the annual board of directors' meeting, exhibition openings, etc.

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  University of North Carolina School of the Arts

  May 2020 - Mar 2021

  •Event Planning & Production • Coordinate the negotiations and planning for venues, event spaces, food and beverage, supplies, equipment, travel arrangements, signage, and décor to meet the quality expectations of UNCSA executive staff and external volunteer leadership. • Assist volunteers and staff with event marketing materials or other communication as needed.• Manage on-site production and clean up for events as necessary.•Event Administration: • Assist with preparing and maintaining budgets, progress reports, contracts and event finances. • Coordinate all aspects of event-related appointments, event contracts and scheduling events on the Advancement calendar Show less •Work closely with the Vice Chancellor and Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Campaign council (Capital Development) to assist with implementing campaign strategy.•Serve as point person for all emerging campaign solicitation channels by providing research as well as strategic and logistical planning.•Work with Advancement team and volunteers to facilitate logistics around campaign meetings including but not limited to training, solicitation and stewardship.•Work with Advancement team members to facilitate logistics for all emerging solicitations including preparation of creative and collateral materials/packets, reporting materials and or stewardship follow up.•Create and maintain data and reporting materials as related to the Campaign, in conjunction with the Foundation and the Vice Chancellor for Advancement. Show less

  • Interim Special Events Manager

    Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Development Associate and Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Advancement

    Oct 2014 - Mar 2021

  • Interim Campaign Coordinator for Powering Creativity: The Campaign for UNCSA

    May 2020 - Sept 2020
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  Appalachian State University

  Mar 2021 - now

  Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs: Young Alumni Engagement